VALENTINE, Charles W.

Charles W. Valentine, 53, of Miltenberger Road, Ridgeley, died yesterday at Baker VA Center, Martinsburg, W. Va., where he was admitted October 13. A native of Ridgeley, he was a son of Jesse F. Valentine, RD 1, Ridgeley, and the late Mary E. (Albright) Valentine. Besides his father, he is survived by two brothers, J. Francis and Marshall F. Valentine, RD 1, Ridgeley. He was a member of the Methodist Church, Knobley Mt. Post 136, American Legion, FOE Aerie 245, and was a veteran of World War II. He was employed by the M.F. Valentine and Son Company. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 until 9 p.m. and tomorrow from 2 until 4 and 7 until 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Saturday at 2 p. m. by Rev. Edward R. VanMetre, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
Published in the Cumberland Evening Times, Thursday, March 27, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 12, 2017

Name: Clarence Eldred Valentine, 88, of West Main Street, Lonaconing
Parents: John Sylvester Valentine and Virginia (Miller) Valentine
DOB: December 23, 1921, in Trego, MD
DOD:  Friday, April 30, 2010 at the Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing
Spouse: Eleanor (Miller) Valentine
Predeceased by: brother, John Harold Valentine
Survived by:  daughter, Mary Lisa Valentine of Sparks, MD; sister, Doris Valentine McConnell of Maugansville, MD
Military: A WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Army as an Intelligence Agent in Europe
Burial: Tuesday, May 4, 2010, Frostburg Memorial Park, Frostburg, MD
Source: Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home, Lonaconing, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 1, 2014

VALENTINE, Clarence Eldred

Clarence Eldred Valentine, 88, of West Main Street, Lonaconing died Friday, April 30, 2010 at the Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing. Born in Trego, MD on December 23, 1921 he was the son of the late John Sylvester Valentine and Virginia (Miller) Valentine. He was preceded in death by one brother, John Harold Valentine. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church, Lonaconing. A WWII veteran, serving in the U.S. Army as an Intelligence Agent in Europe. He graduated from Hagerstown High School and went on to attend and graduate from Washington College in Chestertown, MD and the University of Maryland, College Park. He worked for the Baltimore County Board of Education, serving thirty years as principle within six different schools. After his thirty years as principle he went on to pursue an AA degree and R.N. with a Geriatric Major from Essex County Community College, Baltimore. He then continued his work once as an attendant and now as an R.N. at Stella Maris, Timonium from 1979-1988. He was devoted to scouting as a youth and earned his eagle badge which considered his most important career related experience. He is survived by his wife, Eleanor (Miller) Valentine; one daughter, Mary Lisa Valentine of Sparks, MD; two grandchildren, Bailey Sager and Morgan Sager both of Sparks, MD and one sister, Doris Valentine McConnell of Maugansville, MD. Family and Friends will be received at the Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home P.A., Lonaconing on Monday, May 3, 2010 from 6-8 PM. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 4, 2010 at 10:00 AM with Deacon Willard F. Passauer II officiating. Interment will be held at Frostburg Memorial Park, Frostburg, MD.
Sunday, 2 May 2010; Cumberland (MD) Times-News
~Genie
Posted December 7, 2019

J. Fred Valentine, 64, of 1243 Braddock Road, died today in Memorial Hospital where he was admitted January 30. He had been in failing health for several years. Born on Oldtown Road, he was the son of the late Frank and Minnie (Troxell) Valentine. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Hazel (Lancaster) Valentine; three daughters, Mrs. Geraldine Hendricks, Huntington Wood, Mich.; Mrs. Helen Myers, Baltimore, and Mrs. Janet Church, Oxon Hill, Md.; one son, John R. Valentine, Mexico Farms; four brothers, Harold Valentine, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; Lester Valentine, Oldtown Road; Eugene Valentine, Frostburg, and Ernest Valentine, Cumberland, and 11 grandchildren. He was a charter member of the North Branch Volunteer Fire Company and was a retired employe of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company, having retired in 1964 after 43 years service. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 7 to 9 p. m. and tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 19, 1968
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 11, 2010

VALENTINE, Jesse F.

Jesse F. Valentine, 81, of RD 2, Ridgeley, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, where he had been admitted Saturday. Born in Ridgeley, he was a son of the late Frank and Alice (Martin) Valentine. His first wife, Mary (Albright) Valentine, preceded him in death. Mr. Valentine was owner and operator of the Valentine Motel, Route 28, and was a retired masonry contractor. He was a 60-year member of Bricklayers Local 6, a member of Calvary United Methodist Church, and life member of Ridgeley Rod and Gun Club. Surviving are his widow, May R. (Null) Valentine; two sons, Marshall F. Valentine, Miltenberger Road, and J. Francis Valentine, at home; three stepdaughters, Mrs. Dorothy Carr, Mrs. Joan McClellan and Mrs. Audrey Ault, Cumberland; a stepson, Donald Snyder, Anaheim, Cal.; two sisters, Mrs. Amanda Mann, Mrs. Alice Thompson, Detroit; two brothers, Benjamin Valentine, RD 1, Ridgeley, and Lawrence Valentine, Johnstown, Pa.; 15 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home. Services will be conducted Wednesday at 3 p.m. with the Rev. Ronald R. Winterberg officiating. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Monday, February 10, 1975
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 18, 2015

VALENTINE, Junior Francis
 
RIDGELEY, W.Va. - Junior Francis Valentine, 73, of Route 2, Ridgeley, died Monday, July 23, 2001, at the Devlin Manor Nursing Home. Born on Dec. 18, 1927, in Ridgeley, he was the son of the late Jesse F. and Mary Elizabeth (Albright) Valentine. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Marshall and Charles Valentine. Mr. Valentine served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a bricklayer for J.F. Valentine & Sons. Mr. Valentine had been a member of Calvary United Methodist Church. He will be sadly missed by friends, Bonnie Scully and her children, Brandon and Brittney Scully, Keyser. Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, Cumberland, Md., on Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. The funeral service will be conducted from the funeral home on Thursday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Oscar Ohler officiating. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded by the local combined veterans honor guard.
Published in the Cumberland Times-News, Saturday, April 8, 1989
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 12, 2017

VALENTINE, Lewis William
 
FORT ASHBY, W.Va. — Lewis “Lou” William Valentine, 76, of Fort Ashby, went to be with his Lord on Friday, Aug. 25, 2000. He had been a patient for 31 days at Washington Hospital Center, Washington, D.C. Born on May 22, 1924, he was the son of Robert C. Valentine and Ella M. (Bell) Valentine. He was preceded in death by both parents, two brothers, Robert Valentine and Melvin Valentine; four sisters, Mildred Turner, Myrtle Blair, Florence Valentine and Betty Swann; and his only infant son, Charles Lewis Valentine. He leaves behind his loving wife of 55 years, Virginia L. (Wolford) Valentine, and numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Lou was a father and grandfather figure to many of his nieces and nephews and will especially be missed by nephew Charles W. Kimble and family, Fort Ashby, as well as his niece, Helen Baker, Henderson, Nevada. Mr. Valentine was Methodist by faith and a member of VFW Post #6667, Fort Ashby. He served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, on a Destroyer. He was awarded stars for taking part in the Battle of Rabaul, New Britain, Baugainville and Buka and a heavy Japanese air raid. He also received three campaign ribbons, the Asiatic-Pacific, North African and American Theater. He retired after working 35 years for Martin Marietta Aerospace in Baltimore, Md., and Orlando, Fla., as a manufacturing engineer. He enjoyed his retirement years by golfing, hunting and restoring antique cars. He was a member of the Upper Potomac Car Club, Keyser. He bowled on the Thursday night mixed league at White Oaks Bowling Lanes. We love you, Lou, and we will see you in Heaven. Friends and family will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, Fort Ashby, on Monday. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Tuesday at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Paul Mateer officiating. Following the service, military honors will be accorded by the Local Combined Veterans Honor Guard in the funeral home. At. Mr. Valentine’s request, his body will be cremated. Interment will take place in Fort Ashby Cemetery at a later date.
Published in the Cumberland Times-News, Monday, August 28, 2000
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 12, 2017

VALENTINE, Marshall F.

RIDGELEY, W.Va. - Marshall F. “Bud” Valentine, 71, of Fayetteville, N.C., formerly of 100 Knobley Road, Ridgeley, died Sunday, June 10, 1990, at his son’s residence in Fayetteville. Born in Ridgeley July 27, 1918, he was the son of the late Jesse and Mary (Albright) Valentine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Colene (Maxson) Valentine, April 6, 1989. Mr. Valentine owned and operated the M&F Valentine & Son Masonry Contractors. He was a lifetime member of the Bricklayers Local 6 and owned and operated Valentine’s Store and gas station. Surviving are two sons, David W. Valentine and James D. Valentine, Fayetteville; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the George-Upchurch Funeral Home, Cumberland, on Wednesday. Services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. The Rev. Elmer T. Sprinkle will officiate. Interment will be in the Fort Ashby, W.Va., Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jim Nestor, Alvin Henry, Jamie Detrick, Leo Carroll, Buddy Hartman, and Paul Poorbaugh.  
Published in the Cumberland Times-News, Tuesday, June 12, 1990
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 12, 2017

VALENTINE, Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Albright

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Valentine, 69, of RD 1 Ridgeley, died Saturday at her home after an illness of one year. She and her husband, Jesse F. Valentine, operated Valentine's Motel on Route 28. Born in Meyersdale, she was the daughter of James and Emma C. (Braucher) Albright. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Besides her husband, she is survived by three sons, Junior Francis and Charles W. Valentine, at home, and Marshall F. Valentine, RD 1, Ridgeley; a brother, Walter Albright, Meyersdale; two sisters, Misses Clara and Susan Albright, Meyersdale, and four grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home. A service will be conducted there tomorrow at 10 a.m., by Rev. Clyde W. Beard. Interment will be in Fort Ashby Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Monday, June 1, 1964
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 18, 2015

VALENTINE, Mrs. Mary Jane McVicker

Mrs. Mary Jane McVicker Valentine, 86, wife of George P. Valentine, 333 Bedford street, died yesterday.  She was a native of Bedlord county, Pa., a daughter of the late James and Amelia Fleegie McVicker.  Besides her husband, she is survived by a son, Clarence B. Valentine, this city; two daughters, Mrs Joseph B. Funderburk, Darbin, N C. and Mrs. Edith Robinson, this city, and three grandchildren. The body will remain at Stein's Chapel.
Cumberland Times, page 8; Sunday, February 11, 1940
(Courtesy of Pat Robison)         
Posted September 1, 2012

VALENTINE, Mrs. Pearl Leota Slaubaugh

Pearl Leota (Slaubaugh) Valentine, 100, Cumberland, died on Tuesday, Nov. 29, 2011, at a nursing home. She was a daughter of the late Somers Slaubaugh and Iva May (Wotring) Slaubaugh. She was also preceded in death by siblings Guy Slaubaugh, Beulah Hardesty, and Grace Giordano, all formerly of the Preston County area. She is survived by one son, Donald James, and one daughter, Betty Tedrow, both of Ohio.
The Republican; Oakland, Garrett Co, MD; Dec 8, 2011
(Courtesy of Mary Myers Teets)
Posted June 16, 2012

Mrs. Marietta Crowe Valentine
(Courtesy of Byron Schulten)

VALENTINE, Mrs. G.C.

Mrs. Marietta (Crowe) Valentine, 71, of 1202 Piedmont Avenue, died yesterday at Memorial Hospital. She had been in failing health the past several years. A native of Mt. Savage, Mrs. Valentine was a daughter of the late Charles and Clara (Sweene) Crowe. Her husband G. Chester Valentine, died in April 1957[?] Surviving are a son, Donald Eugene Valentine, this city two brothers, Ferman Crowe, Mt. Savage and Wilbur Crowe, Keyser, and two sisters, Mrs. Vivian Snyder, Mt. Savage and Oliveine King, Merritt Island, Fla. The body is at the Hafer Baltimore Avenue Funeral Home where friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9.
Friday, December 31, 1971; no source noted
(Courtesy of Byron Schulten/transcribed by Genie) 

VALENTINE, Mrs. Virginia Lee Wolford
 
FORT ASHBY, W.Va. — Virginia Lee (Wolford) Valentine, 82, of Fort Ashby, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2008 at Heartland of Keyser. Born July 29, 1926 in Fort Ashby, she was the daughter of the late Charles L. and Bertie (Marker) Wolford. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Valentine; an infant son, Charles Valentine; two brothers, Wayne Wolford and Ray Wolford; and three sisters, Cecil Jones, Kathleen Coffman and Gladys Pownell. Mrs. Valentine was a former employee for the Martin-Marietta Corp., Baltimore, Md. Surviving are a special nephew, with which she lived her last eight years and thought of as a son, Charles “Chuckie” Kimble and wife Becky, Fort Ashby; and a caring niece that she kept in contact with, Helen Baker, Nevada. Virginia, “Aunt Ginny” loved and participated in the lives of her great-nieces, Amie Howell, Charlotte Kimble, Renee Kimble and Joycelyn Kimble, as a grandmother role. She will be sadly missed by all. She is also survived by her two brothers, Clifton H. Wolford, Short Gap, and Edward Wolford, Fort Ashby; one sister, Norma Kimble, Fort Ashby; and many nephews and nieces. At Virginia’s request she will be cremated. There will be no visitation. A graveside service will be conducted Monday, Nov. 17, 2008 at 4:30 p.m. at the Fort Ashby Cemetery with the Rev. Wayne R. Turner officiating. Scarpelli Funeral Home, Cumberland, is in charge of arrangements.
Published in the Cumberland Times-News, Thursday, November 13, 2008
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 12, 2017

VANBUSKIRK, Elisha

Death of Elisha Vanbuskirk
The clerk to the county commissioners has received notice from the Maryland Hospital for the Insane, that Elisha Vanbuskirk, admitted from this county January 31, 1887, died on the 19th, instant.
Cumberland Daily Times, Cumberland, Maryland, February 23, 1888
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
~Genie
Posted September 21, 2019

VANCE, Mrs. M. Josephine McKenzie

Mrs. M. Josephine Vance, 58, of Star Route, Artemas, Pa., died Sunday in Sacred Heart Hospital, where she had been a patient 10 days. Born at Etheridge, Mont., she was a daughter of the late John McKenzie and Nellie (McKenzie) McKenzie.  Her husband, Michael Vance, preceded her in death. Mrs. Vance served in the Army during WWII and was a member of SS Peter and Paul Catholic Church.  Surviving are two sons, Michael W. Vance and Patrick A. Vance, both of Star Route, Artemas; a brother, Paul McKenzie, Cresaptown, and a sister, Zelma Goldsworthy.  Mass of the Christian Burial will be celebrated tomorrow at 10 a.m. at SS Peter and Paul Church.  Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Englesmith, Pa., where full military honors will be accorded by William McKinley Smith Post 155 American Legion.
Cumberland Evening Times, Tuesday, December 27, 1977
(Courtesy of Ray Leidinger/transcribed by Michael McKenzie)
Posted November 10, 2015

VANCE, Mrs. Margaret Duncan

Mrs. Margaret (Duncan) Vance, 50, of 1204 Union Avenue, Baltimore, died there Sunday. A native of Midlothian, she was the daughter of Alex and Margaret Duncan. Surviving are her husband, Thomas E. Vance; one daughter, Mrs. Virginia Corder, at home; three sons, Edwin, John and Vernon, all at home; one sister, Catherine Miller, of 8153 Cavanaugh Road, Baltimore; two brothers, John J. Duncan, of 8153 Cavanaugh Road, and Donald Duncan, of 18 Bladen Road, Baltimore; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The body is in Witzke Funeral Home, 4101 Edmondson Avenue, Baltimore. A service and burial will take place tomorrow in Baltimore.
The Cumberland News, January 4, 1966
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 4, 2012

VANCE, Michael (extracted)

Fatal Blast Probe Begins at Amcelle –(blast details not included)
Michael Vance, 49, Star Route, Artemas, Pa., a longtime employee at the plant was dead on arrival at Sacred Heart Hospital.  Mr. Vance was a native of Artemas, and was a son Warren and Julia (Long) Vance, Artemas.  He was a veteran of WWII.  Also surviving are his widow, Josephine (McKenzie) Vance; two sons, Michael W. and Patrick A. Vance, both at home; two brothers, Ray Vance, Artemas, and Guy Vance, West Hyattsville, and a sister, Miss Mabel Vance, Artemas.  Services will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. in the Fairview Christian Church, Inglesmith, Pa. by Rev. Charles Perrin and Rev. ray Mallow.  Interment will be in the church cemetery.  Artemas American Legion members will conduct military rites at the gravesite. 
Cumberland Evening Times Tuesday, March 28, 1972
(Courtesy of Ray Leidinger/transcribed by Michael McKenzie)
Posted November 10, 2015

VANCE, Samuel

23 Jul 1885 Mr Samuel Vance, while hunting with a neighbor in the woods near Piedmont, was struck by lightning during a severe thunder storm yesterday and died. His neighbor had just left the spot prior to the strike and is safe. Mr Vance is about 28 years of age and leaves a widow and 2 small children. -
23 July 1885; Excerpts from The Cumberland Times - transcribed by Charles Often = 1885
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted March 26, 2015

Edgar DeWain Vandegrift, 51-year-old president of the John I. Vandegrift Company, local contracting firm, died this morning in Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient about two weeks. He had been in failing health some time. A graduate of Carnegie Institute of Technology, Pittsburgh, Mr. Vandegrift became associated with the contracting firm his father founded after working a brief time with the City Engineering Department. He succeeded his father to the presidency of the business, which carries his name. Active in fraternal organizations, Mr. Vandegrift held membership in the Masonic Order, Shrine, Engineers Club, Cumberland Lodge 63 BPO Elks, and was a past president of Lions Club. He was also affiliated with the Chamber of Commerce and was chairman of that group's Industrial Promotion Committee which was instrumental in locating the Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company's plant here. Mr. Vandegrift was a member of the board of directors of the Liberty Trust Company and also a director of the Cumberland Country Club. He also retained membership in First Baptist Church. Born in Ridgeley, he was a son of Mrs. Frances (Martin) Vandegrift, The Dingle, and the late Mr. Vandegrift. Surviving, besides his mother are his widow, Mrs. Helen (Reitz) Vandegrift, Bedford Road; three brothers, William A. Vandegrift, Hyattsville, and John F. Vandegrift and Carl S. Vandegrift, secretary-treasurer of the contracting firm, both of this city, and two sisters Mrs. Edwin Fleming, Annapolis, and Mrs. Galen E. Storer, this city. The body will remain at the Stein Funeral Home. The family requests flowers be omitted and donations sent to the Damon Runyon Cancer Fund for research.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 2, 1955
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 11, 2010

Mrs. Frances Athey Vandegrift, 79, of 505 Beall Street, died this morning at Sacred Heart Hospital. She was the widow of John I. Vandegrift, founder and president for many years of the local contruction company, the John I. Vandegrift Company. Mrs. Vandegrift was a member of Cumberland Chapter 56, Order of Eastern Star, and First Baptist Church. She was born in West Virginia on December 19, 1883, the daughter of the late William A. and Victoria (Marker) Martin. She is survived by three sons, William A. Vandegrift, Hyattsville; John F. Vandegrift, and Carl S. Vandegrift, both of this city; two daughters, Mrs. Mildred V. Storer, this city, and Mrs. H. Edwin Fleming, Penfield, N. Y.; two sisters, Mrs. Cora Runkle and Mrs. Elizabeth Moreland, both of here, and seven grandchildren. The body is at the Stein Funeral Home where services will be conducted Monday at 2 p. m. by Rev. Randolph Keefe, pastor of Grace Baptist Church. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Cumberland Chapter OES will conduct services Sunday at 7:30 p. m. Friends will be received at the funeral home from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. tomorrow and Sunday.
The Cumberland Evening Times, May 3, 1963
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 12, 2009

VANDERVORT, Norval

RAWLINGS - Norval William Vandervort, 79, of Route 3, Rawlings, died Wednesday, Feb. 6, 1991, at Sacred Heart Hospital, Cumberland. Born Oct. 11, 1911, in Morgantown, W. Va., he was a son of the late Luther and Lizzy (Vandervort) Vandervort. Mr. Vandervort was a retired employee of the Celanese Corporation where he worked for 44 years. He was a member of the Daville Community Church, the Keyser Full Gospel Businessmen and was an Allegany County foster parent. He is survived by his widow, Jessie (Shaffer) Vandervort. Also surviving are two daughters, Wilma Jenkins, Martinsburg, W. Va.; Nancy Reed, Danville; two adopted daughters, Kathleen Vandervort, Cumberland; Jennifer Vandervort, at home; two foster sons, George Zufall, Cresaptown; Loudon Baker, Bowling Green; two foster daugthers, Mary Emmart, Danville; Mary Albright, Cumberland; one borther, Paul Vandervort, Baltimore; one sister, Nellie Judy, Morgantown; four grandchildren, two great grand children, nine foster grandchildren, one foster great grandchild. Friends will be received at the Rotruck funeral Home, Keyser, W. Va., on Friday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday by the Rev. Waco Biser, the Rev. Robert Nair and the Rev. John Footen. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Cumberland.
Source: The Cumberland Times-News; Cumberland, Maryland; Feb. 1991.
** Handwritten note: Burial Feb. 9, 1991 **
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted March 10, 2014

First Editor of the Tribune Dies at his Home in Missouri Confederate soldier, Editor and Statesman. A Native of Mineral County and its First Editor. Hon Charles H Vandiver, died at his home in Higginsville Mo, last week, of paralysis, aged 72 years. Mr Vandiver was a native of Mineral County, a son of Archibald Vandiver, who owned a large plantation on Pattersons Creek near Burlington. He is survived by two brothers, J L of Virginia, and George of Missouri, his two sisters, Mary and Fannie, married Holland and Peyton Tabb. He had many relatives in Mineral and adjoining counties. He was a member of Stonewall Jackson's Staff during the Civil War, and was one of the bravest soldiers in the Confederacy, and lost his right arm in battle. After the close of the war, Mr Vandiver studied law and located in Keyser, in 1870 he founded The Keyser Tribune, was its first editor and proprietor. The Tribune was then the only newspaper in Mineral County. In the eighties Mr Vandiver moved to Missouri, where he was very successful in business and prominent in politics, and was three times elected a member of the State Senate. He frequently contributed articles to the Tribune over the signature of "X O X", which meant "Ex-Our Selves." He was very popular in Keyser and adjoining country. He had a bright mind and was possessed of a jovial disposition and a past master in relating anecdotes and telling jokes, and could hold a crowd and keep them in laughter for hours. He was an expert horseman and very fond of the chase. From young manhood he was an active member of the Presbyterian church. Mr Vandiver never married.
Keyser Tribune, September 15, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 29, 2010

Later information, from Higginsville Mo, informs us that Hon C H Vandiver died Sept 7th and that he had a stroke of paralysis six weeks before his death. He was buried in a Confederate uniform. Below we give a clipping from the editorial page of the "Higginsville Jeffersonian" a paper published in the town in which he lived and died.

MAJOR VANDIVER 

He looked like a king as he lay there dead. The kindness which had always lighted his fine face was still upon it, and only ennobled and glorified by death. Benign peace and glad tranquility had been his as he crossed the border, and in death he looked as one who dreams a beautiful dream. There is no virtue more lovable than kindness, and Major Vandiver was the kindest of men. His relatives and close friends knew him as one who exemplified the truth that the bravest are the tenderest. And both here and in Excelsior Springs his tenants found him an indulgent and considerate landlord. In war he proved himself a heroic soldier and in peace a good and useful citizen. And he was a man who prospered without ever becoming grasping or ungenerous. Such men make life worth living for us all.

The subject of this sketch was born near Burlington on Patterson's Creek, May 1, 1840. He was one of seven children, born to the union of Archibald and Rebecca Vandiver, all of whom, save Mrs Mary Tabb, and her brother, George, of LaFayette Co, Missouri, have passed over the mystic river of death. On Saturday, September 9, the funeral obsequies were conducted from the Presbyterian church, of Higginsville, of which for years he had been an honored elder; his death having occurred on Thursday afternoon preceding. From the local papers we infer that the grim monster seldom casts a deeper sorrow over a community than that which fell upon the citizens of Higginsville in the passing of this princely man. The occasion was rendered the more impressive by the endearing friendship which existed between the deceased, and the venerable Judge Ryland, the minister who had charge of the services. He was my friend and from him my life has received an inspiration. When a boy away from home and having but little knowledge of the world, he spoke kindly and tenderly to me regarding my religious conditions. While I pen these lines the tear involuntarily flows down my cheek. He was a brave soldier and in time of peace a useful citizen. He served the state of his adoption in the senate and his record was untarnished. He accumulated property without being grasping. It was said of him that he was an indulgent landlord. In his relation to his God as a Christian he was faithful and has doubtless received the reward of his righteous. The founding of the Tribune which is now one of the best county papers I know of, and which is doing so much in promoting the principles of the great apostle of human liberty, Thomas Jefferson, and its successful publications after the prostration incident to the Civil War is a fit memorial of this imperial man.
Leslie H Davis,
Frederickstown Mo
Keyser Tribune, December 8, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 29, 2010 

VANFLEET, Bruce Osborn

Petersburg - Bruce Osborn VanFleet, 59, of Arthur, died yesterday in Grant Memorial Hospital here where he was admitted last night after suffering a cerebral hemmorhage. Born in Grant County, he was a son of the late Job M. and Susan C.. (Bazzel) VanFleet. Surviving are two sons, Herbert W. VanFleet, LaVale, Md., and Richard VanFleet, Cumberland; a daughter Mrs. Dorothy Chaser, Keyser; a brother, Bernard VanFleet, with whom he resided; two sisters, Mrs. Clara Philips, Keyser, and Mrs. Mary Lehman, Arthur, and four grandchildren. The body will be at the Rogers Funeral Home, Keyser, after 2 p.m. today. Services will be conducted there Saturday at 2 p.m. by Rev. C. H. Cameron. Burial will be in Queens Point Cemetery.
Thursday, 2 April 1959; The Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted October 3, 2020

Name: Gordon Van Gelder, 85, of Cumberland, MD
Parents: Jacob Van Gelder and Nellie (Carveth) Gelder
DOB: April 27, 1917, Grand Rapids, MI
DOD: Sunday, March 9, 2003, at Lions Manor Nursing Home, Cumberland, MD
Military: United States Army/Air Corps Veteran of World War II, serving as a Flight Engineer on a B29
Spouse: Margaret R. (Hinkle) Van Gelder
Predeceased by: parents
Survived by: wife; son, Gordon G. Van Gelder and his wife Helen, Kalamazoo, MI;brother, Jacob Van Gelder, Charlotte, MI
Memorial Service: Tuesday, March 11, 2003, at the funeral home
Source: Adams Family Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 26, 2015

HARDY COUNTY NEWS, Moorefield Examiner of 7th -   Miss Cornelia VanMeter died at the home of J. Wm. Gilkeson, last Saturday evening about 5 o'clock over a period of many months.   She had been a great sufferer and some time ago was taken to Baltimore for an operation in hopes that her life might be prolonged, but the operation was not performed and she was brought home to be with her loved ones in her last days. On Monday evening funeral services were held at the home of Mr. Gilkeson, conducted by Rev. F. J. Brook, of Romney, after which her remains were laid to rest in Olivet Cemetery.
Keyser Tribune, November 15, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 8, 2010

VANMETER, George V.
 
George V. VanMeter, 70, of 15 Mineral Street, Ridgeley, was dead on arrival yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital. Born at Dawson, he was a son of the late Isaac L. and Hannah M. (McKenzie) VanMeter. Mr. VanMeter was a retired employe of the Kelly-Springfield Tire Company and held membership in Ridgeley Rod and Gun Club and the Methodist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Eleanor M. (Waxler) VanMeter; two sons, A. Lee VanMeter, Ridgeley, and James V. VanMeter, Bethany, W. Va.; four daughters, Mrs. Clara S. Teets, Chicago; Mrs. Jean M. Brehm, Aliquippa, Pa.; Mrs. Lucy M. Fisher, Philadelphia, and Mrs. Wilda S. Sine, Fairview, W. Va.; two brothers, Stanley M. VanMeter, Carpenter's Addition, and J. Wilbur VanMeter, this city; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Williamson, Keyser; Mrs. Edith Swarner, Ridgeley, and Mrs. Bessie Ross, Midland; 20 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body is at the George Funeral Home where friends will be received today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. A service will be conducted at the funeral home tomorrow at 1 p. m. in charge of Rev. Edward R. Van Metre, pastor of Calvary United Methodist Church. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park.
The Cumberland News, February 21, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 27, 2012

VANMETER, Grover C.
 
Grover C. VanMeter, 66, of South Centre Street, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital where he had been a patient 10 days. He had been in ill health several years. Mr. VanMeter was a native of West Virginia, but had resided in Cumberland most of his life. Surviving are his widow, Leah Grace (Welter) VanMeter; two sons, Richard and Charles VanMeter, both of Baltimore; three daughters, Miss Dorothy Vanmeter, Baltimore; Mrs. Roma Hayward, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mrs. R. J. Reed, Potomac Park; four brothers, J. H. VanMeter, Luke; J. W. Porter, (sic) this city, and Stanley and Vernon VanMeter, both of Ridgeley; three sisters, Mrs. Edith Swaner, Ridgeley; Mrs. A. S. Ross, Midland, and Mrs. Grace Williamson, Keyser; nine stepchildren and eight grandchildren. The body is at the Kight Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p. m. and 7 to 9 p. m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home on Thursday at 2 p. m. by Rev. Jacob H. Snyder, pastor of Kingsley Methodist Church. Interment will be in Mt. Herman Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 28, 1959
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 27, 2012

VANMETER, Mrs. Hannah Margaret McKenzie
 
Mrs. Hannah Margaret VanMeter, 80, died last night at the home of a daughter, Mrs. J. R. Swaner, 148 Main street, Ridgeley, W. Va., after a lingering illness. A native of Keyser, W Va., she was a daughter of the late William and Margaret McKenzie. Her brother, George W. McKenzie, Cresaptown, died last month. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Isaac L. VanMeter; six sons, J. Herbert, Luke; William, Connellsville; Cleveland, Cumberland; Vernon, Stanley M., and Wilbur, all of Ridgeley; four daughters, Mrs. Maude Ravenscroft, and Mrs. Grace Williamson, both of Keyser; Mrs. Lucy Yonker, Denver, Colo.; Mrs. Bessie Ross, Lonaconing; 58 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, November 25, 1942
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 27, 2012

VANMETER, Harry Cunningham

Moorefield, W. Va., May 28 - Harry Cunningham VanMeter, 84, died Friday in Herndon, Va. A son of the late Joseph and Theresa Cox VanMeter, his young manhood was spent in Moorefield and on his father’s farm, “Riverside,” which afterwards became the home of the late John W. McNeill, Sr., who passed away the day after Mr. VanMeter. His wife, Sarah Cary White, daughter of the late Rev. Dr. Geo. W. White, pastor of the Moorefield Presbyterian Church for nearly forty years. He is survived by one daughter, Miss Cary VanMeter, of Herndon, Va., and one sister, Mrs. Charles Mansfield, of New London, Conn. The body was brought to Moorefield for interment.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; May 29, 1940; page 13.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted August 25, 2010

We have now to record the death of one of the old Patriarchs of the South of the Potomac, Isaac Vanmeter, Esq., departed this life at his residence in Hardy County, on the night of the 13th inst. His age was upwards of eighty years. It may be said of him that he descended to the grave like a shock of corn fully ripe, leaving behind him a large number of descendents in whom he was as happy as it falls to the lot of most men to be in this world; to whom he was more and more endeared to the last, while they clustered round him with all that filial love, tender regard, and veneration, to which, he was so well entitled & tho' he had been spared to them beyond the ordinary period of human life, his death afflicted them, with he keenest distress. During his life, all the transactions in which as a man of a large property, he was of course engaged, no man ever had cause of complaint against him. He well deserved the confidence and esteem of his fellow citizens, which from the earliest period of his life he so fully possessed. As a justice of he peace for his county, he was venerated for his intelligence, uprightness & humanity and as a proof of the well merited confidence of his fellow citizens, he was elected as a member of the Convention for the State of Va., to which the Federal Constitution was submitted for adoption or rejection in 1788, and wisely voted for its adoption, against all the thunder of the eloquence of Patrick Henry; and was frequently elected as a member of Legislature of Va, both before and after that period, when higher qualifications were sought for to fill that station than are at the present time. Wise and judicious benevolent and kind, he never said or did anything willfully to hurt the feelings of a human being. Always charitable to the poor; as a professor of the Christian religion he aided most liberally every institution which had the amelioration of the condition of man, or the propagation of that religion for its object; and he died in the cheering and consolatory hope which that religion inspires. He was one among the last, if not entirely, the last of the old stock of inhabitants who occupied the South Branch Manor at an early day, when the savages frequently drenched those fertile lands in their blood. And, although in the course of nature his death was to be expected, yet it seems to sound like the fall of the last tall oak of the forest, whilst a younger growth were shooting up vigorously around him. His grand-father was one of the first who discovered that garden spot of Virginia, and he succeeded in appropriating to himself a large and choice portion of those rich lands; and although he fell a victim to savage ferocity, the greatest part of his acquisition remains with his descendants to the present time, along with other acquisitions of their own; From the high esteem and regard which the winter of this obituary lies for the subject thereof he has been induced to give this small portion of his history, knowing that the same sentiment will be reciprocated by all who knew the deceased.
Communicated
South Branch Intelligencer December 23, 1837 
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 1, 2010

VANMETER, Isaac L.
 
Isaac L. VanMeter, 82, retired track foreman for the Western Maryland railway, died yesterday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. R. Swaner, 148 Main street, Ridgeley, W. Va. Born at Petersburg, W. Va., Mr. VanMeter was a son of the late Philip and Susan Porter VanMeter. He was a member of the Methodist church at Dawson. Surviving besides Mrs. Swaner are three other daughters, Mrs. R. N. Ravenscroft, Keyser, W. Va.; Mrs. J. K. Williamson, Mrs. S. A. Ross, Lonaconing; five sons, John H. VanMeter, Luke; Vernon, Stanley and Wilbur, Ridgeley; Grover C. VanMeter, Cumberland; and 52 grandchildren.
The Cumberland Evening Times, December 30, 1943
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 27, 2012

VANMETER, James A. (abridged)

WELLERSBURG — James  A. VanMeter Sr., 63, of Wellersburg, left us for a better place on May 27, 2001. He was born on April 4, 1938, in Cumberland. He was predeceased by his mother, Lily Johns Porter; his father, James Garfield VanMeter; stepfather, Elmer Porter; a daughter, Tammy Michele VanMeter; sisters, Delores Knisely and Darlee Baker; a brother, George VanMeter; an uncle, Lloyd F. Lease, who left this world a day ahead of our Jim. Mr. VanMeter was a member of the Apostolic Lighthouse Pentecostal Church. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was recently retired from CSX after 30 years of service and looked forward to spending his retirement with his family and friends. Always a loving and devoted husband, father and friend, he left behind his wife of 36 years, Linda (Gerhart) VanMeter; a daughter, who adored him, Amy Long and husband Frank; his son, whose best friend was his father, James A. VanMeter Jr. and fiancee, Sara Shrewsberry; two brothers, Donald VanMeter and wife Sue, David VanMeter and wife Judy; sisters, Erma Parker and Yvonne Meyers; and numerous nieces and nephews, which he was a loyal father figure to. Friends will be received at the Hafer Chapel of the Hills Mortuary, 1302 National Highway, LaVale, on Tuesday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Joint Funeral Services for Mr. VanMeter and his uncle, Lloyd F. Lease, will be held in the funeral home chapel on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at 12 noon with Pastor James R. Glass officiating. Interment will follow in the Zion Luthern Reform Church Cemetery, Wellersburg. Preceding his interment will be the interment of his uncle, Lloyd F. Lease, in the Cook Cemetery. Military honors will be accorded at graveside by the Combined Veterans Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Joseph Parker, Ray Parker, Billy Knisely, Huck Backer, David VanMeter Jr. and Ralph Tressler Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Tressler Sr., William Twigg, Darrell Glass, John Lease, Herb Baker, Donald VanMeter and David VanMeter Sr. Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Jim to the Apostolic Lighthouse Church.
Cumberland Times-News, Tuesday, May 29, 2001
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2021

VANMETER, James Wilbur
 
James W. VanMeter, 65, of 112 Shaw Place, died Thursday in Sacred Heart Hospital. He was a native of Dawson, a son of the late Isaac and Hannah (McKenzie) VanMeter. He was a retired employe of the Celanese Fibers Corp., a member of the Textile Workers of America Union and a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He is survived by his widow, Cora R. (Cruthers) VanMeter; three stepsons, Richard and William Newhouse, both of Baltimore, and John Newhouse, Mexico; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Betty Pichey, Baltimore, and Mrs. Pearl Norman, of Florida; one brother, Stanley VanMeter, Ridgeley; three sisters, Mrs. Bessie Ross, Midland; Mrs. Grace Williamson, Keyser, and Mrs. Edith Swainer, Ridgeley, and ten grandchildren. Services will be conducted Monday at 2 p. m. at the Stein Funeral Home by Rev. J. Finley Cooper, rector of Emanuel Episcopal Church. Interment will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be William Cook, Charles Bergman, Louis Johnson, Jesse Hamilton, Raymond Lidinger and Paul Morgan. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p. m.
{middle name is Wilbur}
The Cumberland Sunday Times, June 1, 1969
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 27, 2012

HARDY COUNTY NEWS, Moorefield Examiner of 13th -
A telegram was received here this week announcing the death of James Wright VanMeter, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. VanMeter, youngest son of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. VanMeter, at his home in Kewande, Canada. The young man has only been sick a few days. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. VanMeter join us in extending sympathy to them, in their dark hour of trial.
Keyser Tribune, March 21, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted September 4, 2010

VANMETER, John Herbert 
 
LUKE — John Herbert Vanmeter, 77, of Fairview Street, Extended, died yesterday morning in Sacred Heart Hospital, where he had been a patient three weeks. A native of Cresaptown he was a son of the late Isaac L. and Hannah (McKenzie) Vanmeter. Mr. VanMeter had resided here 32 years, and was a retired engineer from the Western Maryland Railway Company. He retired in 1947 due to ill health after 25 years of service. During his railroad career, he worked the Georges Creek division and in the yards of the Luke Mill of the West Virginia Pulp and Paper Company. He was a member of the Church of God of Piedmont. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Fredericki (Whetzel) VanMeter; four daughters, Mrs. Jean Miller, and Mrs. Janet Guy, both of here; Miss Louise Vanmeter, Baltimore, and Mrs. Rose Brown, Cresaptown; two sons, Bernard Vanmeter, of Monaca, Pa., and Roy Vanmeter, Cumberland; three brothers, Stanley and Vernon Vanmeter, Ridgeley, and Wilbur Vanmeter, Cumberland; three sisters, Mrs. Grace Williamson, Keyser; Mrs. Bessie Ross, Midland, and Mrs. Edith Swaner, Ridgeley; 18 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. The body is at the Boal Funeral Home where services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p. m., by the Rev. C. D. Coley, pastor of the Cumberland Church of God. Interment will be in Philos Cemetery. Friends will be received at the funeral home today from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.
The Cumberland Sunday Times, November 12, 1961
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted October 27, 2012

PETERSBURG WV - John William, aged 17 months, son of Dr. and Mrs. W. C. VanMeter, died on Mon,July 29, 1912, at their home at  Petersburg.
Keyser Tribune, August 2, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 19, 2010

VANMETER, Mrs. Marian Cecil

The funeral of Mrs. Marian VanMeter, aged 58, wife of Thaddeus Vanmeter, who died Friday at Miners Hospital, Frostburg, following an illness of two days, took place Monday afternoon from the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Porter, with services at St. George's Protestant Episcopal Church. Rev. J. W. Torkington, rector, officiating. Interment was made in the Episcopal Cemetery. The pallbearers were Harvey Lepley, James Graham, Adam Hice, George Barth, Dr. Christian Schoetz, and M. C. Barncord. Besides her husband, Mrs. Vanmeter is survived by one brother, Lewis Cicle[sic]
Wednesday, 23 April 1930; Cumberland Evening Times
~Genie
Posted August 27, 2011

VANMETER, Milton George

Milton George VanMeter, 73, former postmaster of Cresaptown and proprietor of VanMeter's Market in that community, died yesterday in Memorial Hospital where he was admitted Sunday. He was a son of the late Jacob C. and Anna (Hutson) VanMeter. In 1896, after the death of his father, he took over active management and ownership of the business establishment which was founded in 1880. At that time Mr. VanMeter was 16 years of age. He was named postmaster in 1906 and served 43 consecutive years until he was retired by the Post Office Department in 1949. He continued to manage the store until early in July of this year when he retired. Mr. VanMeter was a member of the Board of Trustees of Cresaptown School and for many years was a member of the Board of Trustees of Cresaptown Methodist Church. He was also a member of Council 49, JOUAM. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Clara Belle (Brotemarkle) VanMeter; three sons, Marshall M. VanMeter, Cresaptown; M. Claudis VanMeter, Potomac Park, and Clayton VanMeter, Cresaptown; three daughters, Mrs. W. A. McGraw, city; Mrs. Richard McKee, Morgantown, W. Va., and Mrs. Richard T. Stouffer, Cresaptown; a brother, Judge J. French VanMeter of Allegany County Orphans Court, also of Cresaptown; a sister, Mrs. Hayes E. Robinette, Cresaptown; 14 grandchildren and a great grandchild.
The body is at the residence.
Friday, 3 September 1954, Cumberland Evening Times
Posted May 23, 2010

VANMETER, Otis B.

PETERSBURG - Otis B. VanMeter, 70, of Cabins, died last night in Weston following a lingering illness. Born in Grant County, he was a son of the late Daniel and Sarah (Kimble) VanMeter. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Alice V. (Kimble) VanMeter; three sons, Kermit VanMeter, Cabins; Mervin VanMeter, Falls Church, Va., and Clinton VanMeter, Annapolis; six daughters, Mrs. Gerna C. Judy, Edinboro, Va.; Mrs. Macil Dolly, Winchester, Va.; Mrs. Dora Alt, Betersburg, and Mrs. Goldie Shirk, Mrs. Thelma Shreeve and Mrs. Gaynell Shreeve, all of Cabins, and a brother, Andrew VanMeter, Landis. The body will be at the Schaeffer Funeral Home where friends will be received tomorrow.
Source: The Cumberland Evening News; Cumberland, Maryland; April 19, 1963; page 14.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted August 11, 2010

VANMETER, Robert Vernon

OLDTOWN - Robert Vernon VanMeter, 33, died yesterday in the Baker VA Center, Martinsburg, W. Va., where he had been a patient since 1948. Born at Petersburg, W. Va., he was a son of Taylor and Elma (Grapes) VanMeter, Oldtown. A former Celanese employee, he held membership in the Oldtown VFW Post and the Cumberland Aerie 245, FO Eagles. Surviving besides his parents is his widow, Mrs. Marlene (Kifer) VanMeter, two brothers, Ray VanMeter, Cresaptown, and Taylor VanMeter, Spring Gap; and four sisters, Mrs. John Dixon, Mrs. Robert Appel, and Mrs. Leander Whorton, all of Oldtown, and Mrs. Howard McDonald, Hagerstown. The body is at the Hafer Funeral Home, Cumberland, where services will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. Rev. William Anderson, pastor of Oldtown Methodist Church, will officiate, and burial will be in Pleasant Dale (W. Va.) Cemetery.
Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, March 10, 1954
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 19, 2022

Tabitha Inskeep VanMeter was born in Hardy Co., West Virginia, November 26, 1846, and died at her home in Mansfield, Ill., July 28, 1911, after an illness of a few weeks. In 1867 she removed with the family to Illinois and since that time has made this state her home.
Keyser Tribune, September 1, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 29, 2010

MARTINSBURG
Aug 29 - Mr James M Vanmetre, one of the best known and wealthiest farmers of Berkeley county, died at his home near Kearneysville, this morning 80 years of age. He was twice married, first to Miss Welshaws. His second wife, who survives, was Miss Cook. He leaves five children, among whom are L D Vanmetre, a prominent farmer, and George W Vanmetre, a civil engineer...rest of article unavailable.
KEYSER TRIBUNE, KEYSER, MINERAL COUNTY W VA., FRIDAY SEPT 20, 1907
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 19, 2010 

VANNOY, Mrs. Icie Harper

Parsons - Mrs. Icie Vannoy, 88, a former resident of 100 Shirley Street, died Saturday at Hopemont State Hospital where she had been a patient the past several weeks. Born in Elkins, she was a daughter of the late Earl and Cordelia (Phares) Harper and was the widow of Noah H. Vannoy. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Neva Parson, West Mifflin, Pa.; Mrs. Nell Phelps, McKeesport and Miss Thalia (could be Thalla) Vannoy, Hopemont; two brothers, Charles W. Harper, Cumberland, and Bee Harper, Elkins; five grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Services were conducted today in the Greenlief Funeral Home by Rev. Meade L. Gutshall and Rev. Bill Harris. Burial was in Parsons City Cemetery.
Handwritten date- 12 April 1969; no publication noted
~Genie
Posted August 6, 2021

VAN SICKLE, Mrs. Catherine Anna Frazee
 
Friendsville - Mrs. Annie (Catherine Anna Frazee) Van Sickle, 82 (born February 14, 1880), died yesterday (August 25, 1962) at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Albert ( Hiley Mabel) Inks, near Friendsville. She had been ill the past two months. She was a daughter of the late Jeremiah and Hiley (Boyer) Frazee. Her husband (John Herbert) preceded her in death (November 1941). Besides Mrs. Inks she is survived by a brother, Alex Frazee, Friendsville. The body is at the residence of her daughter. A service will be conducted tomorrow at 1:30 p. m. Blooming Rose Methodist Church. Rev. Charles Hinkle will officiate and interment will be in the church cemetery.
about August 25, 1962; Unknown publication
(Courtesy of Mary Ann Frazee McCague)
Posted September 13, 2014

VANSICKLE, Charles T.
 
Funeral services for Charles T. VanSickle, aged 77 years, four months and 22 days, who died at his home in North Avenue, near Glade’s Farm, W. Va., on Saturday, February 19, 1927, were held in the home Monday afternoon followed by burial in the family cemetery. Mr. VanSickle was born on September 30, 1849. He is survived by his wife and four daughters, Mrs. Walter Bartholomew of Oakland, Md.; Mrs. Walter Moyers of Uledf, Pa.; Mrs. W. T. Arthur of Hazelton, W. Va., and Mrs. Charles Frazee of Uniontown. Twelve grandchildren, three great grandchildren and six half-brothers and two half-sisters also survive.
Source: The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Pennsylvania; Tuesday, February 22, 1927; page 11.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted January 11, 2014

VANSICKLE, Miss Doris J.

Doris J. VanSickle, age 53 years, of Markleysburg, passed away suddenly March 16, 1992. She was born January 28, 1939, at Maidsville, W.Va., daughter of the late Robert S. and Rachel Langley VanSickle. Surviving are a brother, Robert S. VanSickle, Jr., of Markleysburg, and a sister, Hazel Hincky, of Waldorf, Md. She was a member of the Union Chapel Church in Markleysburg where she served as Sunday School Superintendent for 36 years. Friends will be received in the Donald R. Crawford Funeral Home, Markleysburg, today, 2-9 p.m. and Thursday in the Union Chapel Church, 10-11 a.m., the hour of service with Rev. John Eash officiating. Interment in Sansom Chapel Cemetery.
[d.o.d. March 16, 1992; Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 22, 2017

VANSICKLE, Mrs. Elma A. Friend, nee Fike
 
VANSICKLE, ELMA A. (FRIEND)- Age 72 years of Route 1, Friendsville, Md., died Tuesday, December 13, 1977 in Garrett County Hospital, Oakland, Md. She was born September 16, 1905 in Friendsville, the daughter of the late Harvey and Cora Friend Fike. She was a member of United Pentosial Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Ross Friend, and one son, Thomas. Surviving are her husband,  Carl VanSickle; two sons, Gerald Friend of Monaca, Pa. and Orval Friend of Baltimore, Md.; two daugthers, Miss Joy Friend of Friendsville, Md. and Mrs. Katherine Younkin of Ursina, Pa.; two brothers, Norris Fike of McHenry, Md. and Melvin Fike of Richmond, Va.; one sister, Mrs. Alverta Hone of Friendsville, Md.; eight grandchildren; seven great grandchildren. Friends will be received in the Newman Funeral Home, Friendsville, Md. today from 7 to 9 p.m., Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. from the United Pentosial Church with Rev. Roy J. Riffle officiating. Interment in Steele Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 1 p.m.
Source: The Evening Standard; Uniontown, Pennsylvania; December 14, 1977; page 49.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted August 17, 2013 

VANSICKLE, Enos T.

Enos T. VanSickle, 83, of Markleysburg, died Sunday in the Cumberland Memorial Hospital, Cumberland, Md. He is survived by his wife, Naomi; three sons and four daughters, Edward Herring of Meadville, Pa., Mrs. Betty Smitley of Markleysburg, Mrs. Arlene McCarty of Confluence, James Herring of Markleysburg, Shirley Michaels of Friendsville, Md., Donald VanSickle and Carol Dean, both also of Friendsville, Md.; 26 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucinda VanSickle of White Hall, Md.; several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Crawford Funeral Home, Markleysburg, this evening from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., and on Wednesday at 11 a.m.
[Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 22, 2017

Name: Flossie F. VanSickle, 87, of Friendsville, MD
Parents: Samuel Savage and Sarah (Kelley) Savage
DOB: August 26, 1916, in Friendsville
DOD: Friday, January 23, 2004, at Monongalia General Hospital, Morgantown, WV
Spouse: Lawrence VanSickle, who died on January 25, 1997
Predeceased by: parents; husband; three brothers and three sisters
Survived by: children, Parley VanSickle, Bethesda, Md.; Wayne VanSickle, Friendsville, MD; Hazel VanSickle, at home
Burial: Blooming Rose Cemetery
Source: Newman Funeral Homes, Garrett Co., MD and Somerset Co., PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 1, 2014

VANSICKLE, Glenn L.

Glenn L. VanSickle, Sr., of Owings Mills, passed away on October 3, 1985. Beloved husband of Mina M. VanSickle (nee Crawford) and devoted father of Madge A. Beiley, Glenn L. VanSickle, Jr., Leah J. Haines and Edward H. VanSickle, Sr.; brother of James J. and Pauline E. VanSickle; Also survived by 12 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. Services from the Eline Funeral Home, Reisterstown Road, Saturday at 8 p.m. Interment in Garrett County Memorial Gardens.
[d.o.d. October 3, 1985; Unknown Source]
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 22, 2017

Name: James Jones VanSickle, Jr., 87, of Baltimore Avenue, Cumberland, MD
Parents: James Jones VanSickle, Sr., and Nancy Jane (Turney) VanSickle
DOB: November 24, 1915, Keyser, WV
DOD: Friday, January 3, 2003, at WMHS - Sacred Heart Campus, Cumberland, MD
Military: United States Army/Air Corps Veteran of World War II 
Spouse: Millie I. (Cross) VanSickle
Predeceased by: parents
Survived by:  son, James J. VanSickle III and wife Nancy, Daytona Beach, FL; daughter, Linda D. Foo and husband, Ronald Lee, Jr., Montgomery County, MD 
Burial: Maryland State Veterans' Cemetery, Rocky Gap
Source: Adams Family Funeral Home, Cumberland, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) 
Posted August 23, 2014

VANSICKLE, Miss Jane

Miss Jane VanSickle, 72 years, four months and 17 days old, died Sunday, April 7, 1930, at 10:30 a.m. at the home of her sister, Mrs. Lillian Fike, Georges township, of pneumonia. In addition to Mrs. Fike she is survived by another sister, Mrs. Mary M. Gibbs, Friendsville, Md., one brother, Charles VanSickle of Markleysburg and one half brother, Alexander Fike, Bruceton Mills, W. Va. The funeral cortege will meet at the Fike home at 11 a.m., Tuesday and drive to Asher Glade church near Markleysburg where funeral services will be held at 2 o’clock. Burial will be in the VanSickle cemetery, near there.
** Note there is a 21 day delay from date of death listed in obituary to date printed in newspaper
Source: The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Pennsylvania; Monday, April 28, 1930; page 12.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted July 12, 2014

VANSICKLE, Miss Lucinda A.
 
Lucinda A. VanSickle of White Hall died Nov. 11 at Mariner Health of Bel Air. She was 85. She was the daughter of the late Amos and Ida Sumey VanSickle. Ms. VanSickle was formerly a waitress. Ms. VanSickle is survived by a niece, Linda Crabill; a nephew, Robert Crabill; and was the great-aunt of Stephanie Batton and Matthew Crabill. Services will he held today (Wednesday) at 11 a.m. at Evans Funeral Chapel in Forest Hill with the Rev. R. Dennis Schulze officiating. Burial will be at Thomas Cemetery in Markleysburg, Pa.
Published in The Aegis, Bel Air, MD, November 14, 2001
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted June 22, 2017

VANSICKLE, Mrs. Margaret S. Goss
 
VanSickle Rites Are Completed ~ Auxiliary Will Conduct Ritual
Funeral arrangements have been completed for Mrs. Margaret S. Goss VanSickle, aged 46, of 2 Auslin street, whod died a 6:45 Friday morning, October 1, 1948, after a nine-month illness. Friends are being received at the Minerd Funeral Home where rites will be conducted at 2 Monday afternoon. Dr. Aiden L. Allen will officiate and burial will follow in Redstone cemetery, Brownsville. Members of the Ladies Auxiliary of United Spanish-American War Veterans will conduct the ritual in the funeral home at 7:30 Sunday night. Born at Bellwood, Blair county, she was a daughter of Charles C. and Minne D. Curtins Goss. She was a member of Calvary Methodist church, the Dorcas Class, Circle Five, the Missionary Society of the church, and was active in Sunday school work. She was a Den Mother of the Cub Scouts and vice commander of the Spanish-American War Veterans’ Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her husband, Harry Owen VanSickle; her father, Charles C. Goss, of Chicago; four children, Cloyde, Harry D., Irvin and Barbara Ann, all at home; a bother Daniel Goss of Brownsville; two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ecklund of Chicago, and Mrs. Minnie Hill, of Buffalo, N. Y.
Source: The Morning Herald; Uniontown, Pennsylvania; Saturday, Oct. 2, 1948; pages 1 & 14.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted January 11, 2014

VAN SICKLE, Noah
 
Noah Van Sickle, 81, of Cheat Neck died Wednesday morning at Vincent Pallotti Hospital following a long illness. He was born May 8, 1878, at Fearer, Md., a son of the late Isaac and Martha Fike Van Sickle. He was a member of the Fletcher Methoside Church in Cheat Neak. Surviving are his wife, Olive Patton Van Sickle; two sons, Ray Z. of Morgantown and Lawrence D. of Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Miss Myrtle Van Sickle at home; one brother Daniel Van Sickle of Smithfield, Pa.; two sisters, Mrs. Mary K. Burgess and Mrs. Alice A. Casteel of Mount Morris and two grandchildren. There is also one son and one daughter deceased.
SOURCE: The Dominion News; Morgantown, West Virginia; July 30, 1959; page 2.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted June 14, 2013 
 
VAN SICKLE, Noah
 
VAN SICKLE, Noah, 81, of Cheat Neck, died Wednesday at Vincent Pallotti Hospital. Friends may call at the Hastings Funeral Home after 11 a.m. Thursday and services will be held at the Funeral Home Friday at 2:30. Interment will be in the Blaney Cemetery. The Rev. William E. Camp will officiate services.
SOURCE: The Dominion News; Morgantown, West Virginia; July 30, 1959; page 2.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
 Posted June 14, 2013

VAN SICKLE, Mrs. Rachel Langley

Van Sickle, Rachel -- Age 73 years, of Flat Rock Road, Markleysburg, died Friday, Feb. 24, 1964. She was born Oct. 3, 1908, in New Salem, Pa., daughter of the late Clark and Ida Langley. Surviving are her husband, Robert Van Sickle; three children, Doris Van Sickle and Robert Jr., both at home, and Mrs. Hazel Hinchy, Waldorf, Md.; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Ruth Smith, Fairchance, and Mrs. Margaet Ruddy, Fla. She was predeceased by a sister, Nettie Langley. She was a member of the Union Chahpel Church, Markleysburg. Friends will be received in the Union Chaepl Church, Markleysburg, today noon to 2 p.m. the hour of service. Rev. Harold Ringler and Rev. Ivan B. Walker, will officiate. Interment in Sansom Chapel Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Donald R. Crawford Funeral Home, Hopwood.
d.o.d. 24 February 1964; no source noted
NB: age and dates do not match; dob 1908, age 73 would make dod 1981. If dod is 1964, age 73 then dob would be 1891
(Courtesy of Gene Brierly/transcribed by Genie)
Posted April 8, 2017

VANSICKLE, Ray C.
 
FRIENDSVILLE - Ray C. VanSickle, 47, of Friendsville, died suddenly Friday near his residence. A native of Friendsville, he was a son of the late Lloyd and Lavina (Sliger) VanSickle. Mr. VanSickle was employed as a nailing machine operator by the Coddington Lumber Company. A World War II veteran, he was also the leader of the Ahser Glade 4-H Boys unit and belonged to the Friendsville Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Beryl (Friend) VanSickle; a brother Clyde VanSickle, Friendsville, and two sisters, Mrs. Leona Trimpey, Somerset, and Mrs. Flora Welch, Baltimore. The body is at the residence. Services will be conducted today at 2 p.m. at the Sand Spring Church of God by Rev. Joseph Lewis and burial will be in the church cemetery. Members of the 4-H Boys unit will be honorary pallbearers.
Source: The Cumberland News; Cumberland, Maryland; August 9, 1965; page 5.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted August 16, 2013

VANSICKLE, Samuel
 
FRIENDSVILLE - Samuel VanSickle, 82, died yesterday at his home after an illness of one week. A native of Friendsville, he was a son of the late George and Elizabeth (Sisler) VanSickle. Surviving are his wife, Grace (Sisler) VanSickle; three sons, Perry and Joseph VanSickle, here; Lloyd VanSickle, Capitol Heights; one stepson, Ray VanSickle, here; four daughters, Mrs. Sara Wakefield and Mrs. Maude Lowdermilk, here; Mrs. Sadie Fazenbaker, Accident; Mrs. Katie Eisentrout, Hazelton, W. Va.; a brother, Lewis VanSickle, Cranesville, W. Va.; 38 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. The body is at the Newman Funeral Home, Grantsville. A service will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m at Laurel Run Church of God. Rev. Howard Pent, pastor, will officiate and interment will be in Blooming Rose Cemetery.
Source: The Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Maryland; June 6, 1966; page 16.
(Courtesy of Wendy Mammoliti)
Posted April 27, 2013

VARNER, James C.

James C. Varner, 71, 630 Lincoln Street, city, died Friday. Born in Parsons, W. Va., he was the son of the late David and Delphia Varner. He retired in 1973 as an engineer with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad after 29 years of service. Surviving, are his widow, Anna Mary (Hayes) Varner; two daughters, Mrs. Gloria Beeseck, Bedford, Pa.; Mrs. Barbara Weakley, Ridgeley; W. Va.; three brothers, Arden Varner, Cresap Park; Clyde Varner, Baltimore; Burley Varner, Fairgo; five sisters, Miss Ella Varner, Fairgo; Mrs. Maza Thompson, Fairgo; Mrs. Zona Potts, here; Mrs. Martha Lashley, Claysville; Mrs. Mary Paton, Hagerstown, and five grandchildren. Services will be conducted at the Wright Funeral Home today at 11 a.m. by the Rev. Stanley E. Weese. Interment will be at Rest Lawn Memorial Gardens.
Cumberland News, Monday, September 17, 1979
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 30, 2018

VAUGHN, Mrs. Mary

Pekin, Md., Aug. 15 - Mrs. Mary Vaughn, aged about 65, died here this morning at 6 o’clock, after being ill only since Monday. She was the widow of the late Samuel Vaughn, who years ago was a prominent labor leader in this section. She leaves several grown children.
Cumberland Alleganian, Thursday, August 20, 1908
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 21, 2021

VAUGHN, Mrs. Mary Weeks

Mary Weeks Vaughn died at her home in Pekin Friday evening, after an illness of only six days. She was the widow of Samuel Vaughn, at one time prominent in local labor movements. She is survived by three sons and three daughters: John G., of Charlestown; Charles H., Minersville, W. Va.; Samuel F., of Pekin; Mrs. Anna A. Clark, of Moscow; Mrs. Joseph D. Robertson, of Borden Shaft; Miss Ethelina (?), of Pekin and Mrs. John A. Donald, of Lonaconing, and one brother in New York. Mrs. Vaughn was a native of Gloustershire, England, and came to this country about 15 years ago with her husband and two children, settling in Pottsville, Pa. They came to Pekin in 1884. Mr. Vaughn was an enthusiastic and very active member of the Knights of Labor during the existence of that organization.
August 17, 1928; Cumberland Evening Times
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy/transcribed by Genie)
Posted May 9, 2014  

The body of A. S. Veach, of Burlington, from six months a fugitive from justice, who died at a Baltimore hospital Saturday just before he was to be arrested by Burns detective, was sent to his home yesterday. Veach was charged with fraudulently using $10,000 given on a note endorsed by John A. Parker and John Bane, wealthy farmers. The money was to be used in settling the affairs of A. S. Veach & Co. which had failed for $25,000. Some Baltimore firms were among those who lost. After obtaining the money on the notes at Cumberland six months ago, Veach went to Oklahoma, where he has said to have made investments. In the meantime, his son, J. A. Veach was arrested. The elder Veach arrived in Baltimore about a week ago with the Burns men close behind him. They traced his movements to a hotel in the city and then to a hospital. Not until a short time before his death, did he reveal his identity, when he requested one of the hospital attendants to notify his relatives in West Virginia. The body of Mr. Veach arrived here Tuesday night on No 7 and was taken in charge by H. S. Thompson and conveyed to Purgitsville, where, on Wednesday it was buried beside his last wife. The services were conducted by Rev. George Burgess.
Keyser Tribune, September 16, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 1, 2010

Died suddenly at the home of his brother, Mr. John Veach, Burlington, this county, Wednesday May 10, 1911, about 9:30 AM, Mr. Clyde Earl Veach. He would have been 23 years old next month. Until about two weeks ago, he had been in the mercantile business at Petersburg W. Va. Several days ago he came to Burlington and had not been feeling well for a short time, though able to go about. Wednesday morning he arose as usual and attempted to attend to business, but feeling worse, a physician was summoned about half past eight o'clock, who ordered him to bed, where he expired about one hour later, while in conversation with his brother. He was a son of Mr Abel S Veach, of Purgittsville. His mother died about one year ago. He leaves two brothers, who are merchants at Burlington, and a married sister. The deceased was a young man of strikingly handsome appearance, and his agreeable disposition and charming personality won for him friends wherever he was known. A large circle of acquaintances mourn his sudden and untimely death. He was buried at Purgitsville this forenoon. The funeral services were conducted by Rev A A P Neel.
Keyser Tribune, May 12, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 23, 2010

The untimely death of Clyde Earl Veach, who passed so suddenly away at the home of his brother, John A Veach, in Burlington, Wed morning, May 10th, at 9:30 o'clock, is almost unprecedented. Until a few weeks ago, he was the picture of health and gave promise of a long life. On Fri, he was brought home from Petersburg, where he was engaged in business, to Burlington. He was feeling badly, but was not considered dangerously ill until Wed morning, when he passed away without warning. He was kind, genial, thoughtful and courteous, and his pleasing manner and thoughtfulness of others gained for him many friends. His fine and manly bearing gave him prestige among all he met. Although strong and manly, his heart was strung with a tender chord. This was especially manifested in his frequent visits to his mother's grave, where he would often spend hours, sometimes in sleet and rain. His sudden passing away deprived him of any immediate preparation for the future life, and the opportunity to speak a word to his friends and relatives. He had, however, signified his intention to unite with the church and among the few things found in his satchel was a nice Bible. A very impressive funeral service was held in the Methodist Church at Purgittsille, by the pastor, attended by a large concourse of friends. He was laid to rest beside the mother he had loved so tenderly. The passing of this strong young man, just 23 years of age, reminds us that death is no respecter of youth, and well we may enquire as to his next victim.
Keyser Tribune, May 19, 1911
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 23, 2010

Gerald Veach, a young man in the marine service, died Nov 11th at the naval hospital, Portsmouth Va, of hemorrhage of the brain. He is a native of Hampshire Co, a son of the late A. S. Veach. His body will be buried in Pine Church cemetery, at Purgittsville. One brother, Jno A. Veach, of Purgittsville, and one sister, Bessie, who lives in Utah.
Keyser Tribune, November 15, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 8, 2010

GRANT COUNTY - Ed Venemon died last Thursday night at 9 o'clock at his home here of cancer of the stomach. He had been sick for some time. Burial took place Saturday afternoon in Maple Hill cemetery.
Mineral Daily News, August 15, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted October 9, 2010

MT STORM - One of the saddest deaths we have been called upon to report occurred here Sun morning, when the soul of Mrs Lulu Belle Verley, wife of C H Verley bid adieu to earthy scenes and took flight to the spirit world. Mrs Verley had been very poorly but was thought to be well on the way to recovery. Mr Verley had gone to Hartmonsville early in the morning for medicine. On his return he was met by a neighbor who conveyed to him the sad news that his wife was dead. Mrs Verley was thirty two years and one day old. She was converted last fall and united with the Methodist church. The funeral, which was held at the home on the Groves place, was conducted by her pastor, Rev C D Johnson. Besides a mother, father, two sisters and a brother, there are left to mourn the loss of the departed a husband and seven small children. (The eighth and last child having been buried just a few days before).The sympathy of the entire community goes out for the motherless children and the bereaved husband. Mr Verley is a hard working man, who supported his family by day's work. His aged mother also made her home with him and is depending upon him for support. F C Rollman was undertaking.
Keyser Tribune, August 30, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 19, 2010

Mrs Lowell Vernett died at the home of her daughter in Davis W Va, Aug 15, in her 77th year. She was born in Liverpool, England, and came to this country when she was about 16 years of age. For the last twenty years she had lived in Davis. Her husband died there. She is survived by the following children: Lawrence, Parkersburg; Wallace J, Pittsburg; Mrs J H Heltzen, Ft Defiance Fla; Mrs H A Donalds, Davis; Victor, Washington State; Herbert, Youngstown Ohio.
Keyser Tribune, August 30, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 19, 2010

"Uncle" Harry Vernon, pensioned yardmaster, died at his home on East Armstrong Street, Keyser, on the morning of December 27, following an illness of several months. Mr. Vernon was seventy-nine years old and had been pensioned for several years. Mr. Vernon was a favorite among his fellows and the high esteem in which he was held was shown by the beautiful flowers that covered his casket, sent there by the Railroad office forces and other friends. We extend to his sorrowing wife and children our heartfelt sympathy.
Baltimore And Ohio Magazine  February 1923
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 1, 2010 

James Vest, aged sixty-two years, died Mon night, May 13th, at his home in South Elkins.
Elkins Inter Mt
Keyser Tribune, May 17, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 14, 2010

VIA, H. Anthony

FROSTBURG - H. Anthony “Tony” Via, 73, of 181 West Main Street, Frostburg, died Sunday, Dec. 22, 1991, at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center in Spartanburg, S.C. Born July 28, 1918, in Frost burg, he was the son of the late Frank and Saveria (Sicoli) Via. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Anthony Via, Adam Charles Via, Alfred Via and Adolph Via. Mr. Via was a retired building superintendent for the Flour Daniel Construction Company in Spartanburg, where he resided from 1945 to 1965. He was a member of St. Michael’s Catholic Church, where he served as an usher. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of American Legion Farrady Post 24. Surviving are one son, David A. Via, Spartanburg; one daughter, Judy Camp, Inman, S.C.; one step-son, Bobby B. Walker, Greenville, S.C.; one sister, Catherine Zumpano, Middletown, N.Y.; one brother, Albert Via, Frostburg; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Friends will be received at the Sowers Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Michael’s Catholic Church by Msgr. John L. Reinsfelder. Interment will be in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Rafferty, Lionel Norris, Phillip Via, James Kelly, David Willetts and Thomas Mullen.
Cumberland Times-News, Thursday, December 26, 1991
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 24, 2018

VIA, Mrs. Mabel C. Avery

Mrs. Mabel C. Via, 14301 Winchester Road, Cresaptown, died yesterday at Sacred Heart Hospital, shortly after being admitted. Born in McKeesport, Pa., she was a daughter of the late Albert J. Avery and Margaret (Cecil) Avery. She was a member of the Cresaptown United Methodist Church and the WSCS of the church. Surviving are her husband, Clayton E. Via; two sons, Eldon H. Crowe, Bel Air, Cumberland, and Jimmy L. Cooper, Frederick; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Simpson, Essex, and Mrs. Inez Taylor, Granite Shoals, Tex.; and five grandchildren. Friends will be received from 7 to 9 p.m. today and from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. tomorrow at the George Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the Cresaptown United Methodist Church by the Rev. Harold R. McClay Jr. Interment will be in Hillcrest Burial Park. The body will be taken to the church Friday at 10 a.m.
Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, December 5, 1979
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted August 20, 2021

Name: A. Jean Vickers, 81, formerly of Westover, WV
Parents: Lloyd V. and Daisy M. (Crutchfield) McConkey
DOB: October 29, 1922, in Heaters, WV
DOD: Sunday, May 23, 2004
Spouse: Elmer Louis Vickers
Predeceased by: parents; husband, who died on December 16, 1961
Survived by: daughter, Nancy J. Graham and husband Howard W. "Bill", McHenry, MD
Burial: May 26, 2004, Beverly Hills Memorial Gardens, Westover, WV
Source: Newman Funeral Homes, Garrett Co., MD and Somerset Co., PA
((Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 1, 2014

VICKROY, Daniel Consor

Daniel Consor Vickroy, aged 54 years, a former resident of Cumberland, died yesterday morning at his home, 3266 Tuxedo street, Pittsburgh, Pa., after an illness of two months of heart trouble. He is survived by his wife, who was Miss Jane Perrin, and one daughter, Leona Vickroy and one sister, Mrs. Lucy Dicken, of Cumberland Valley. The body will be brought to Cumberland Saturday evening and taken to the home of Mrs. Ralph Leonard, 104 Bedford street. The funeral will take place from Bethel Church at 11 o'clock Sunday morning and burial will be made in Greenmont[sic] Cemetery. Louis Stein will have charge of the remains.
Friday, 27 November 1914; The Evening Times (Cumberland, MD)
~Genie
Posted August 31, 2019

VILLA, John Neal
 
Mt. Savage, Md., Jan. 20 — "They blame me for dynamiting the house." That mysterious entry was written in the diary of John Neal Villa, 63, of Eckhart, Md., on a page for Jan. 5, 1950. This was 12 days before yesterday's blast and fire which leveled the mountain home of Mrs. Hannah McKenzie and killed her and her 13-month-old grandchild, Linda Sue Hubbard. Villa was found dead yesterday in a swampy, briary pasture nearby. His death was attributed officially to a heart attack—apparently the result of "considerable excitement"—but an autopsy disclosed flash burns on both legs and face and internal bleeding from a concussion injury. State's Attorney Morgan C. Harris, who made the diary public today says the note confirms a close relationship between Villa and Mrs. McKenzie. This relationship ceased, Harris said, after Villa was taken to juvenile court last September and sentenced to 10 days in jail for striking Shirley McKenzie, 14-year-old daughter of Mrs. McKenzie. Shirley was one of the three teen-agers who barely escaped from the demolished house. But no one—including the Villa family—could explain what Villa's Jan. 5 entry in his diary meant. It was written in crude handwriting and poor English. Harris said he is continuing investigation. He has asked an explosive expert from the DuPont Powder Co. to check into the blast.
Hagerstown Daily Mail, January 20, 1950
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted September 18, 2015

VILLA, Mrs. Julia Komatz

FROSTBURG, Feb. 10 — Mrs. Julia Villa, 61, wife of John Villa, Eckhart, died yesterday afternoon in Miners' Hospital where she was admitted Friday. Mrs. Villa was a native of Austria but had been a resident of Eckhart for many years. She was a member of  St. Michael's Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Catherine Perkins, Mrs. Margaret Kersh, and Mrs. Frances Hopkins, all of Eckhart; five sons, John and Andrew, both of Frostburg, Steve, Eckhart, and Charles and James, both at home. A requiem mass will be held Wednesday at 9:30 a.m. at St. Michael's Catholic Church, and burial will be in the parish cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, February 10, 1947
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) 
Posted January 31, 2014

VILLA, Mrs. Martha Evelyn Dickel

Martha Evelyn Villa, 85, of Frostburg, went home to be with her Lord after a long illness with Alzheimer’s disease. Martha, a resident of Egle Nursing Home for 7 years, formally of New Hope Road, died Wednesday, October 2, 2002 at the nursing home. Born in Frostburg, on November 18, 1916, she was the daughter of the late Charles Albert Dickel and Julia Elizabeth (Kreitzburg) Weslow Dickel. Her beloved husband, John Joseph Villa, died in 1960. She was also prededed in death by her sisters Elizabeth Hershburger, Annie Wade, Julia Henckel and Katherine Watkins, and brothers Henry, Elmer, Mayford and John Weslow. Martha was a member of the Frostburg Nazarene Church. She will be remembered for her generosity of over 60 years of Christian work, having served her Lord in the capacity of Missionary President, Sunday School Teacher, church treasurer, Steward and faithful attendee. One daughter, Julia Villa Fisher and husband Ken of Frostburg, and a grandson, John Barak Fisher of Roanoke, VA, survive her. She is a beloved aunt to many nieces and nephews. Friends may call at the Hafer Funeral Service, P.A. Frost Mansion, 58 Frost Ave., Frostburg, on Friday from 3-5 and 7-9 PM. A celebration of her life will be held at the Frostburg Nazarene Church at 11:00 A.M. Visitation will begin at the church at 10:00 A.M. Interment will follow in Frostburg Memorial Park. The family wishes thank the staff of Egle Nursing Home for their special care and kindness given to Martha. You truly are angels of mercy. Memorial gifts may be made in memory of Martha to the Egle Nursing Home, 57 Jackson St., Lonaconing, MD 21539 or to the Alzheimer Society, 108 Byte Drive, Frederick, MD. 
Wednesday, October 2, 2002; Hafer Funeral Services, LaVale, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted February 15, 2014

FROSTBURG - Stephen F. Villa, 58, of West Chester, Pa., died yesterday at Chester County Hospital there. Born in Boswell, Pa., he was a son of the late John and Julia (Komatz) Villa, and was a former resident of Eckhart. He was employed by the Chester Tricot Company as foreman. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Joanne Engle, Frostburg; Mrs. Barbara Keister, Cresaptown; and Miss Deborah Villa, Eckhart; three sisters, Mrs. Catherine Perkins, Wrights Crossing; Mrs. Margaret Kerch and Mrs. Frances Hopkins, Eckhart; three brothers, Andrew and James Villa, here, and Charles Villa, Eckhart, and five grandchildren. The body is at the Hafer-Sowers Funeral Home.
The Cumberland News, March 25, 1972
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted December 11, 2010

VILLANO, Mrs. Isabella N. Worgan

Isabella N. Warnick Villano, 91, formerly of Piedmont, W.Va., died Friday, October 10, 2003, at the Belair Nursing Home in Lower Burrell, Pa. Born November 23, 1912, in Lonaconing, Md., she was the daughter of the late Hubert Worgan and Isabella (Nelson) Worgan. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Edward T. Warnick and Pasquale Villano; and eight brothers and sisters, Miriam Griffith, Hubert Worgan, Harriet Lauffer, James Worgan, Charlotte Brooks, David Worgan, John Worgan and Malcolm Worgan. She was the last of her immediate family. Mrs. Villano was a graduate of Bruce High School, a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Piedmont, and for years was active in various church organizations. She was chairperson of the Republican Party Poll Workers in Piedmont for a number of years. She is survived by one son, Edward M. Warnick and wife Karen, of Morgantown, W.Va.; two granddaughters, Debra Armfield and husband Samuel, of Hollis, N.H., and Kimberly Fitzsimmons and husband Roy, of Lower Burrell. She is also survived by six great-grandchildren, Robert, Samuel and Lauren Armfield and Zachary, Garrett and Dane Fitzsimmons. The family received friends Monday at the Fredlock Funeral Home in Piedmont. Funeral services will be held today at 1 p.m. at the funeral home with Rev. Bart Thompson, pastor of Trinity United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment will follow at Philos Cemetery in Westernport, Md.
The Daily News Tribune, Keyser, WV, October 14, 2003
(Courtesy of Charles Riend)
Posted October 22, 2015

Name: Margaret “Peg” (Staup) Vinci, 91, of Nikep
Parents: James H. and Grace (Waddell) Staup
DOB:  March 21, 1919 in Lonaconing
DOD:  May 7, 2010 at Egle Nursing and Rehab Center, Lonaconing
Spouse: Thomas L. Vinci, who died March 21, 1982; married April 19, 1937
Predeceased by: infant daughter, Margaret L. Vinci, who died Feb. 24, 1940; sisters, Gladys Burkett, Anna Johnson, Edna Cameron, Edith Wiebrecht and Betty Robeson; and brothers, James, George, Leslie and Galen Staup.
Survived by:   sons, Norman T. Vinci, Nikep, Richard E. Vinci and wife Bonita and Robert L. Vinci and wife Christa; eight grandchildren, Vicki Hardman, Kathy Beeman, Robbie Vinci, Kelly McCauley, Christopher Vinci, Shawn Vinci, Ursula Vinci and Michele Robey
Burial:  Tuesday, May 11, 2010, Laurel Hill Cemetery, Moscow Mills.
Source: Eichhorn-McKenzie Funeral Home, Lonaconing, MD
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 1, 2014

VINK, John W.

Mr. John E. Vink died last Friday, June 14, 1912, at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. T. Monday. Services were conducted by Rev. M. H. Keen, after which interment took place in Queen's Point cemetery. Mr. Vink leaves two daughters residing here. Mrs. W. T. Wells and Miss Della Vink.
Keyser Tribune, June 21, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted August 14, 2010

Herschell Vinson, near Stinson, heard an owl in the yard and secured his shotgun but failed to locate the intruder. He thrust the loaded weapon under the bed and forgot about it. Everett, aged 7, son of Mr Vinson, was setting on the bed, holding the baby in his arms when Kenneth, his 11 year old brother, not knowing the gun was loaded, pointed it at him and the weapon was discharged. Everett was killed instantly and the baby was frightful injured, one of its eyes being torn out and other wounds inflicted, but there is some hope for its recovery.
Keyser Tribune, February 23, 1912
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted July 29, 2010

VITEZ, John

Friendsville - A service for John Vitez, 84, who died Saturday in Garrett County Memorial Hospital, will be conducted today at 2 p.m. at Selbysport Methodist Church. Rev., Virgil Gillum will officiate and interment will be in Blooming Rose Cemetery. The body is at the Newman Funeral Residence here and will be taken to the church at noon today.
Tuesday, July 30, 1963; The Cumberland (MD) News
~Genie
Posted September 6, 2019

Name: Phyllis Kay Vitez, 52, of 2364 Mosser Road, McHenry, MD
Parents: Marion Irene (Hannon) Bowser and Fred Ellsworth Bowser
DOB: February 10, 1952, Oakland, MD
DOD: Thursday, February 19, 2004, at her home
Spouse: H. Vaughn Vitez
Predeceased by: father; son, Michael Vaughn Vitez; brother, William T. Bowser; sister, Versa D. "Cookie" Bowser
Survived by: mother; husband; daughter, Dianna V. Rounds and husband, Jeff, Clear Spring, MD; brother, Fred E. Bowser, Grantsville, MD; sisters, Suzanne Dolan, Accident, MD, Margaret "Peggy" Bean, LaVale, MD; Alice Moore, Terra Alta, WV; R. Joanne Sheffield, Oakland, MD; Mary A. Beal, Swanton, MD
Burial: February 23, 2004, Zion Cemetery
Source: Newman Funeral Homes, Garrett Co., MD and Somerset Co., PA
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted March 1, 2014

VITITOE, Robert P.

FORT ASHBY, W.Va. — Robert P. Vititoe, 67, of Fort Ashby, W.Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Dec. 28, 2014. Friends will be received at the Upchurch Funeral Home, Inc., Route 28, Fort Ashby, on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2015, from 10:30 a.m., until 11:30 a.m. The funeral service will follow at 11:30 a.m. in the funeral home, with the Rev. Dr. Thomas Gulbronson and Fred Timbrook, officiating. Condolences to the family may be posted after Mr. Vititoe’s obituary at www.upchurchfh.com.
Cumberland Times-News, The (MD) - January 1, 2015
~Genie
Posted March 6, 2016

VOCKE, Miss Alice

Miss Alice Vocke, 22 years, youngest daughter of Frederick Vocke, formerly of Eckhart this county, died Wednesday at her home in Detroit, Michigan. Her mother died six weeks ago. Besides her father she is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Carl Ruge, and Miss Jane Vocke: and three brothers, Herman, William and George Vocke. The funeral will take place at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning from St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Detroit.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Friday, May 31, 1929 - pg 6, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted October 6, 2012
 

"Frank J. Vocke, 82, died yesterday at his home, 326 Cumberland Street, following a lingering illness. A native of Allegany County, he was a son of the late John and Antoinette (Kuhlman) Vocke and was the last member of his immediate family. He had resided most of his life on the family farm on Vocke Road. Mr. Vocke was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Catholic Church and the Holy Name Society of the parish. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mary (Healy) Vocke; a daughter, Miss Mary Margaret Vocke, at home, and a number of nieces and nephews. The body is at the residence. A requiem mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 8 a. m. at SS. Peter and Paul Church and interment will be in the parish cemetery."
Cumberland Times, Cumberland, Maryland Sun 27 Jul 1952
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted March 26, 2011

"Mrs. Mary Hilda Vocke, widow of Frank J. Vocke, died last night at her home, 326 Cumberland Street. She had been in ill health for several months. A native of Vale Summit, she was a daughter of the late John and Margaret (Mallon) Healy. She was a member of SS. Peter and Paul Church and of the church's Christian Mothers Club. She is survived by a daughter, Miss Margaret Vocke, at home; a sister, Mrs. John A. Sullivan, Baltimore, and a brother, Michael J. Healy, Albuquerque, N. M. The body will be at the residence after 11 a. m. tomorrow."
Evening Times, Cumberland 6 Oct 1955
(Courtesy of Shawn McGreevy)
Posted March 26, 2011

Mrs. Theresa Vocke, 64, wife of Frederick J. Vocke, formerly of Eckhart Mines, died Wednesday, April 17, at her home in Detroit, Mich. Funeral services were held Saturday morning from St. Anthony's Catholic Church there, with burial in Mt. Olive cemetery. Besides her husband, Mrs. Vocke is survived by three sons, William, Herman and George Vocke, and by three daughters, Mrs. Paul Ruge, and the Misses Alice and Jane Vocke. Mrs. Vocke was Miss Theresa Kelly of Eckhart Mines and a member of St. Michael's Church, Frostburg.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 22, 1929
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted July 12, 2009

MRS. ANNA M. VOGEL, of 449 Chestnut St., Indiana, died Monday, May 15, 1967, in the Indiana Hospital. Her husband, Edward G. Vogel, died March 26, 1967. Friends will be received after 7:30 p.m. today and on Wednesday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at Robinson-Lytle's, Indiana, where Court St. Bernard 339 CDA will recite the Rosary at 8 p.m. Wednesday. Requiem Mass will be offered at 10 a.m. Thursday in St. Bernards Church, Indiana. Interment will be made in St. Bernards Cemetery. A complete obituary will appear in Wednesday's editions of the Indiana Evening Gazette.
Indiana Evening Gazette; Indiana, Indiana Co, PA - May 16, 1967 - pg 4, col 8
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 3, 2010

MRS. ANNA M. VOGEL 61, widow of Edward G. Vogel of 49 Chestnut St., Indiana, died May 15, 1967 in the Indiana Hosital.
Born Oct. 31, 1905 in Midland, Allegany County, Maryland, she was the daughter of Thomas A. and Rose Ann Coburn Flanagan. Mrs. Vogel taught school in Monessen, for many years before moving to Indiana in 1945. She taught for several years in Indiana public schools and for the past 15 years has taught in St. Bernards parochial school. She was a member of St. Bernards Roman Catholic Church, and the Court St. Bernards No. 399 CD of A. Surviving is a brother, Francis D. Flanagan, of Roscoe. Friends will be received at Robinson - Lytel's in Indiana from 2 to 4 and from 7 to 9 p.m. today where Court St. Bernards No. 399 CD of A, will recite the Rosary at 8 p.m. this evening. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated in St. Bernards church on Thursday, at 10 a.m. Interment will be made in St. Bernards Cemetery, Indiana.
Indiana Evening Gazette; Indiana, Indiana Co, PA - Tuesday, May 17, 1967 - pg 4, col 8
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted July 3, 2010

Henry Vogel, 73, former city employe, died yesterday in Detroit, Mich., of a heart attack, he lived here until 20 years ago when he moved to Detroit to make his home. Mr. Vogel came to the United States from Germany 61 years ago with his uncle, the late Henry Vogel, this city. Surviving, are  his  widow, Mrs. Mayme Vogel; four daughters, Miss Katherine Vogel and Mrs. Roy Lovett, both of Detroit; Mrs. Edna Riley, of Baltimore, and Mrs. Victor R. Harshman, of South Bend, Ind., and a son, Fred Yeager, of Detroit.
Funeral services and: burial will be in Detroit.
Cumberland Evening Times, Wednesday, 27 February 1946
~Genie
Posted August 28 , 2010

VOGTMAN, Conrad
 
Conrad Vogtman, 22 years old, son of Prof George Vogtman, director of the Arion Band, died Monday afternoon at Miner's Hospital from pneumonia and erysipelas. Besides his father, he is survived by his wife, who was Miss Frances Rafferty and the following brothers and sisters: Mrs Henry Hager, Mrs Harvey Metger of Ridgeley, Emery Vogtman and Melvin Vogtman, Washington, D.C., and George Vogtman, Jr. Mr Vogtman was employed by the Cumberland and Westernport Electric Railway Company as a utility man and resided at Clarysville.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Tuesday, January 6, 1920 - pg 10, col 1
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 3, 2012
 
VOGTMAN, Conrad
The funeral of Conrad Vogtman who died Monday afternoon at the Miners' Hospital will be held tomorrow morning from St Michael's Catholic Church. A special car will bring the funeral party from the home in Clarysville to Frostburg to the church.
Cumberland Evening Times; Cumberland, Allegany Co, Md., Wednesday, January 7, 1920; pg 9, col 4
(Courtesy of Pat Dailey)
Posted August 3, 2012  

Marcus W. Volk, 79, of 5 North Woodlawn Avenue, LaVale, died today in Sacred Heart Hospital where he was admitted Saturday. Born in Chanute, Kansas, he was the son of the late Mrs. Grace A. Volk.  He was a retired Gulf Oil Corporation emmploye, a member of Duke Memorial Bible Class, LaVale Volunteer Fire Department and the POS of A of Ellerslie. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Edna (Wiley) Volk, ....daughters, Mrs. Norman E. Tichnell, this city, and Mrs. Mildred Caufield, Arlington, Va.; one son, Marcus W. Volk, Jr., Greenbelt; two sisters, Mrs. George W. Brown, LaVale, and Miss Mary B. Volk, Cumberland; one brother, Harry P. Volk, Baltimore; three granchildren and two great-granchildren. The body is at the Kight Funeral Home where friends will be received tomorrow from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Services will be conducted at the funeral home Wednesday at 3 p.m. by Rev. John F. Sammel. Interment will be in Rose Hill Cemetery.
The Cumberland Evening Times, Monday, June 3, 1968
(Courtesy of Pat Robison/transcribed by Genie)
Posted January 1, 2011

VON MOOSE, Mrs. Anna B. Murray

Mrs. Anna B. Von Moose, 79, formerly of Somerset, died in the Allegheny Lutheran Home at Johnstown on Sunday, Sept. 16, 1962. She was born at Saxton, Pa., on Nov. 3, 1882, and was a daughter of the late Alvay and Louise (Streng) Murray. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Von Moose. She is survived by one daughter and one son, Mrs. Charles Sandosky of Somerset and Albert Von Moose of RD 3, Somerset; and a brother Howard A. Murray of Johnstown. Mrs. Von Moose was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church of Somerset; the Ladies' Auxiliary of Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Trainmen and the Daughters of America.
The Huntingdon Daily News, Huntingdon, PA, September 16, 1962
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)
Posted November 5, 2011

MT. STORM, July 2, 1913 - It was quite a shock to the people of this community when the news was heralded over the phone that Mr. E. G. Vossler was dead. For a number of years he was engaged in the mercantile business here. He was always noted for his sterling honesty and integrity. Careful in business, he seldom made a mistake, and when he did he was always glad to correct it when pointed out. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved ones.
Mineral Daily News, July 4, 1913
(Courtesy of Patti McDonald)
Posted October 9, 2010

ROCKWOOD, Sept. 11 — Mrs. Bertha Briskey Vought, 50, died Tuesday morning at her home in Milford township, near here, after an illness of several weeks. Surviving are her mother, Mrs. Clara Stevanus of Salisbury; her husband, William W. Vought, and these daughters: Marguerite, wife of Nathan Emert, of Somerset, and Mabel, wife of Earl Miller, and Helen, wife of Otto Snyder, both of Wilkinsburg. Deceased was a sister of Mrs. Ben Sheeler and Mrs. Miles Lohr of Garrett, Mrs. Milo Ringler of Berlin, Mrs. O. R. Lansberry of Somerset, Mrs. Lloyd Younkins and Norbert Briskey of Springs and Alton Briskey of Meyersdale. The funeral service will be held at 10 o'clock Friday morning at the home in charge of Rev. L. W. Gross of the New Centerville Lutheran Church. Burial will be made in Somerset County Memorial park.
The Daily Courier, Connellsville, September 11, 1941
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso) 

Meyersdale - Mrs. Mary A. Vought, 64, wife of Lloyd C. Vought, died Monday at her home, RD 1, Garrett. She had been ill six months. A lifelong resident of Garrett, she was a daughter of the late George and Sarah (Cross) Growall. Surviving in addition to her husband are a son, George B. Vought, RD 1 Garrett; three daughters, Miss Elizabeth Vought, at home; Mrs. Cecil Petenbrink, Meyersdale; and Mrs. Wilmer Marker, Jr., RD 1, Garrett; a brother, William Growall, Detroit; and a sister, Mrs. D. C. Sanner, Tucson, Ariz. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 1:30 p. m. at Zion Lutheran Church by Rev. Charles Staub, pastor, assisted by Rev. E. L. Definbaugh, pastor of Amity Reformed Church. Burial will be in Union Cemetery. The body is at the residence.
The Cumberland Evening Times, April 10, 1957
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

MEYERSDALE, Feb 6—Mrs. Susan Haer Vought, 88, widow of John V. Vought, died Sunday at the home of her son Lloyd at Garrett, R D. There are two sons, 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon.
The Daily Courier, February 6, 1945
(Courtesy of Sheryl Kelso)

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